Southampton vs Manchester United Predictions

• Southampton have lost all three Premier League games this season.
• The Saints have lost two of these by a 1-0 scoreline.
• Manchester United have scored exactly once in three of their four competitive matches this term.

Red Devils look to bounce back

Manchester United were dealt a damaging blow by Arne Slot’s Liverpool last time out, but Erik ten Hag will be hoping the international break has allowed his side to reset and they look set to bounce back at St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday.

The Red Devils were outclassed by their rivals, but Southampton are a very different prospect and the visitors should be able to up their game against a side that haven’t beaten them since 2016.

Goalshy Saints set for defeat

The Saints head into this game sitting second from bottom in the Premier League having lost all three league assignments since their return to the top flight.

Their only Premier League goal this season was a 90th-minute consolation at Brentford last time out, conceding five at the other end.

Fernandes can make the difference

Manchester United beat Southampton 1-0 on their last trip to St Mary’s Stadium, and a repeat outcome does look a likely scenario this Saturday.

The Red Devils have scored exactly once in three of their four competitive games this term and their only victory came via a 1-0 scoreline against Fulham, while Southampton lost their first two games this season by that scoreline.

Bruno Fernandes scored that winner on the south coast in 2022 and the Manchester United captain looks a good price to repeat that feat. He has had a team-high eight shots this season and generated 1.3 expected goals. He scored and assisted during the international break and could make the difference here.